Clear majority of landlords and tenants have good relationship

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The clear majority of landlords and their tenants enjoy a good relationship, according to a recent survey from Direct Line for Business.

69% of landlords surveyed revealed that they had a positive relationship with their tenants, while some even described being friends with their tenants. This compares to just 2% of landlords who said they had a poor relationship with their tenants.

The majority of landlords surveyed also had a positive outlook on the future of their rental property. An incredible 76% of landlords are confident they could rent out their property within six months if their existing tenant/s chose to move out.

Business Manager at Direct Line for Business, Christina Dimitrov, said: “The idea that landlords and tenants can’t get on is a fallacy, as many of these relationships are very positive and are often long lasting.”

She continued: “Having a good relationship with your tenants is beneficial as they will be more likely to flag problems with the property quickly, enabling the landlord to arrange for a swift repair and therefore minimising inconvenience and expense for both parties.”

A good relationship between landlord and tenant lowers the changes of the tenant moving to a new property, thereby reducing the risk of void periods for the landlord.